https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj Children have the abilities to mold and shape the world for the better. Many books expose this idea in order to provide motivation to children to impact the world in the same way. Through the books I provided and selected for the text set, I hope I achieved the understanding of why these books show an impact from its childhood characters. For grades 2-4, these books should provide an in-depth understanding about how young children to young adults can change the world. en-us 2018-12-01 17:12:29 UTC 2018-12-04 17:44:35 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Shakinghands.png jreinhardt001 https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310079543 By: Gabrielle Ford and Sarah Thomson
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This nonfiction autobiographic story follows Gabrielle Ford and her rare disease that caused her to be wheelchair bound-feeling like she had to give up on her dreams. That was, until, Izzy her coonhound dog came into her life! Izzy had a disease similar to Gabe's (Gabrielle's), and inspired her to stand up for what she believes in.]]> 2018-12-01 17:18:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310079543 jreinhardt001 https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310079578 By: Rhode Montijo
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Within this fictional graphic novel, Gabby Gomez is a girl who constantly chews bubble gum. She can't stop! It has gotten to the point where her mom decides, "It's time to stop!" However, will that stop Gabby? Will her chewing gum change the course of the world forever? Follow this series of our protagonist Gabby as she takes her skills to massive heights]]> 2018-12-01 17:18:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310079578 jreinhardt001 https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310079620 By: Russell Freedman
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Louis Braille was a young blind boy who couldn't communicate with his peers through writing. Punching holes in his papers, he experimented with dots that creating the content of Braille, a language in which the use of touch can formulate words that people of blindness cannot see. This nonfiction chapter book is a true definition of giving a voice to those who may not have one.]]> 2018-12-01 17:19:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310079620 jreinhardt001 https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310079666 By: Steve Breen
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Within this fictional picture book, Violet has dreams of flying and has a great brain for inventing new things. However, she has peers at her school that tease her for her skills and knowledge. All she wants is to have friends that enjoy the same things that she does. How will she prove them wrong? With the start of a neighborhood air show, Violet hopes to do so.]]> 2018-12-01 17:19:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310079666 jreinhardt001 https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310079678 By: Lois Brandt
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Within this realistic fictional picture book, Sofia opens the fridge in Maddi’s apartment and finds only a carton of milk inside. Maddi explains that her mom doesn’t have enough money for much else. Sofia must determine what she can do in order to solve her friend's issues at home.
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I found this blog post about what it means as a reader to pick up Maddi's Fridge, and how it may impact young children of all ages.]]> 2018-12-01 17:19:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310079678 jreinhardt001 https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310079937 By: Misty Copeland
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Misty Copeland is the first African American principal dancer in American Ballet History. She wrote her own chapter book about the highlights of her career. But, her road to getting to that position was a difficult one, and her story discusses what exactly Misty went through in order to gain her spot within the American Ballet Theatre.

]]> 2018-12-01 17:22:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310079937 jreinhardt001 https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310079968 By: Jen Bryant
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This nonfiction picture book discusses additionally Louis Braille, however, with this visual story, we follow the young boy at the age of 5 and his desire to read. With attending a school in Paris, and tending to his own needs in school with the village children. Louis came to terms that he needed to change the way blind individuals could participate in reading.]]> 2018-12-01 17:22:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310079968 jreinhardt001 https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310080018 By: Sally Hobart Alexander and Robert Alexander
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Based on a true story about Laura Bridgeman, a deaf and blind child who was considered world-famous by the age of 12. Before there was Helen Keller, Laura was facing the struggles of not being able to see or hear, and left her to discover her own path of being an inspiration to others.
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The link includes a website that can inform students about what it is like to be blind, especially from Laura Bridgeman's perspective of being both deaf and blind.]]> 2018-12-01 17:22:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310080018 jreinhardt001 https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310080095 By: Robert Coles
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This nonfiction picture book speaks on Ruby Bridges was just 6 years old when a judge ordered that 4 African American girls were to attend school in New Orleans in 1960. With mobs and protestors attending William Frantz Elementary school, Ruby was scared about going to this school for the first time. With courage, trust, and standing up for what you believe in, Ruby will be taken on a journey to change the world one step at a time.
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This is an interview with Ruby Bridges grown up, but is being interviewed by a child.]]> 2018-12-01 17:23:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310080095 jreinhardt001 https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310080145 By: Don Brown
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Ever felt like you are completely alone? Like you aren't special in comparison to those around you? That is exactly how Albert Einstein felt when he was growing up in the 1880's. He was born too big according to his own grandmother, and his mother worried that his head was too big. How did Albert come from this background, to becoming a widely world known inventor and scientist?]]> 2018-12-01 17:24:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310080145 jreinhardt001 https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310080230 By: Matt de la Peña
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This picture book follows Cj and his grandmother on how they take the bus to the stop of Market Street. As CJ notices those around him, he questions why he even takes the bus in the first place. When Nana (CJ's Grandmother), describes the amazing individuals he comes across on the bus and those around him, CJ explores why exactly this is a daily occurrence.
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Book review of Last Stop on Market Street.]]> 2018-12-01 17:24:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310080230 jreinhardt001 https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310080289 By: Alan Rabinowitz
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This autobiography is based on the life of a man who has a great love for animals, but in particular, loves jaguars. They are his favorite animal, but cannot help but notice how sad they look within their cages. Alan Rabinowitz turns sad this situation into the better by becoming a wildlife conservationist to protect the animals he loves so dearly.]]> 2018-12-01 17:25:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310080289 jreinhardt001 https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310080334 By: Jacqueline Woodson
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This realistic fiction picture book discusses Clover, our main character, lives in one town that is separated from the other. This is how it has been for years, but Clover wants to know why a fence must exist to separate people from one another. There is also another little girl, who may also be confused by this very idea. Clover must figure out why this is, and what she can do to change it.]]> 2018-12-01 17:25:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310080334 jreinhardt001 https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310080377 By: Jacqueline Woodson
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Within this realistic fiction picture book, there are two characters by the names of Chloe and Maya. Maya wishes to play with Chloe, but is hesitant and often says no. Chloe's teacher one day states that acts of kindness can change the world. Will Chloe realize and learn from her mistakes?]]> 2018-12-01 17:26:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310080377 jreinhardt001 https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310080709 By: R.J. Palacio
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Another fictional chapter book text called Wonder follows the story of a boy named Auggie, and how his facial deformity is now going to be exposed to a public school environment for the first time. Auggie has been through a lot, but that doesn't mean those around him aren't dealing with their own demons. Auggie shows the world how exactly to become a wonder.
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Information from The New York Times, and how Auggie's life aligns with others.]]> 2018-12-01 17:28:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310080709 jreinhardt001 https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310080871 By: Alan Schroeder
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This nonfiction picture book introduces Harriet Tubman within her younger years, the courageous and heroic woman who helped hundreds of slaves escape to freedom through the Underground Railroad. She was nicknamed Minty, short for Araminta, was a feisty and headstrong young slave, whose  spirit often got her into trouble. But, with this story, we will see how her troubles caused great reward for others.
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The map below is a visual that students could be provided with in order to truly see the journey that Harriet went through during her lifetime.]]> 2018-12-01 17:30:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310080871 jreinhardt001 https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310081112 By: Debbie Levy
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This picture book biography is about Ruth Bader, her life as a young child going into adulthood. Ruth always stood up for what she believed in, and used her words to state when things were just or not. When taking those powers to the Supreme Court, she shows how to empower women, children, and individuals everywhere to fight for what they want.]]> 2018-12-01 17:32:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310081112 jreinhardt001 https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310081377 By: Jeanne Betancourt
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This chapter book story introduces the life of a young boy dealing with dyslexia. Many students do not understand why Brian is so different, and he feels very left out. This book discusses the internal struggles of a child facing a learning disability.
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This is a link to a book review from Publisher's Weekly about the story of My Name is Brain Brian. ]]> 2018-12-01 17:35:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310081377 jreinhardt001 https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310081564 By: Mac Barnett
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Within this chapter book series, many have said this is a combination of James Bond and  Diary of a Wimpy Kid with this suitable independent read of Mac B. Kid Spy. Based upon the author's vivid imagination, the story highlights include when the precious Crown Jewels have been stolen, and there's only one person who can help the Queen of England: her newest secret agent, Mac B. Mac travels around the globe in search of the stolen treasure. But will he find it in time?
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The video provided below comes from Scholastic about the author of Mac B. Kid Spy, Mac Bennet, where he discusses his own life and connection to the story he wrote.]]> 2018-12-01 17:37:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310081564 jreinhardt001 https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310081762 By: E.B. White
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Within this fictional chapter book, Charlotte, a young girl who has grown up on her family farm, realizes that a young, small pig, is about to have his life cut short because he is the runt of the litter. Charlotte does not see this as a fair course of action, and demands the pig be kept in order to have opportunity within his life.]]> 2018-12-01 17:39:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310081762 jreinhardt001 https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310081920 By: Sharon M. Draper
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This is a new realistic fictional chapter book about a girl named Isabella. Isabella has always felt pulled between two worlds. And now that her parents are divorced, it seems their fights are even worse, and they’re always about HER. Isabella feels even more stuck in the middle, split and divided between them than ever. And she’s is beginning to realize that being split between Mom and Dad is more than switching houses, switching nicknames, switching backpacks: it’s also about switching identities. ]]> 2018-12-01 17:40:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310081920 jreinhardt001 https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310082148 By: Roald Dahl
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This fictional chapter book by Roald Dahl details the experience of a poor boy named Charlie and his family desiring to win the competition to experience Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory through a golden ticket. Realizing that risk comes with reward, Charlie must learn that choices come with results.]]> 2018-12-01 17:42:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310082148 jreinhardt001 https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310083787 By: Kelly DiPucchio
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Similar to our previous text within the set, the protagonist, Grace Campbell, learns within school that there has never been a female president before. From that moment forward, she vows to be president herself and takes on some harsh tasks that face the reality of becoming the President of the United States. ]]> 2018-12-01 17:58:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310083787 jreinhardt001 https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310083975 By: Fran Manushkin
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This early chapter book discusses the story of our silly protagonist Pedro. This book resembles at times a graphic novel, due to its bright and vivid pictures along with text on each page. Pedro believes that he has what it takes to be the hero of the first-grade. No matter what he's doing, Pedro is always good for some laughs and adventure. Despite being in the first grade, he sure does have some big ideas to create change.]]> 2018-12-01 18:00:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310083975 jreinhardt001 https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310229347 Students can attempt writing or completing classroom activities with a blindfold to evaluate what it would be like to complete tasks losing one of the crucial senses for most individuals. Each student can complete one task with the blindfold, and then create an exit ticket writing piece about how that perspective has changed the way they see people with blindness or any other disadvantage.]]> 2018-12-02 22:12:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310229347 jreinhardt001 https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310229397 Children may view this video from UNICEF, where children may discuss within a small group about the disadvantages that members of this video may present. Then, once discussion groups have been completed, they can complete a small research project on a disability of their choice and how it impacts the individual's life. Students could also leave a comment online for the video on how this perspective has impacted them.]]> 2018-12-02 22:12:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310229397 jreinhardt001 https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310229421 Students can be presented with a school issue. This school issue could be related to the cafeteria foods, management of the auditorium, etc. Students will select a school issue and will compose a short presentation or writing piece, depending on the grade, on what issue they would change for the school and how they would plan to change it to benefit others.]]> 2018-12-02 22:12:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310229421 jreinhardt001 https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310229452 Students will create their own Character X-Ray of themselves, or a favorite character from one of the books that we have read. Their task is to identify how they see themselves as a hero, or the perspective of how they see their favorite character, and share it verbally with the class.]]> 2018-12-02 22:13:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310229452 jreinhardt001 https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310229545 Students will be creating a Word Cloud with words that they align with when they hear the word "community." Students will then share their creations in small groups or with the entire class along with an informal discussion.]]> 2018-12-02 22:13:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310229545 jreinhardt001 https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310229571 Using the platform of Storybird, students will create their own story based upon their own life in relation to their first memory of school, and how it has changed from their experiences today.]]> 2018-12-02 22:14:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310229571 jreinhardt001 https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310229602 Students will receive a signature word or phrase, just like Auggie received from his precepts, and students will interpret what it means in relation to what we have been learning in class, or this can be directly related to the book Wonder. Additionally attached is Wonder's website where it has an icon for teachers.]]> 2018-12-02 22:14:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/310229602 jreinhardt001 https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/311030495 Community involvement is very important to educators as we like to emphasize the significance of every individual impacting the Earth in their own way. The engagement I felt would be fitting for this category would be for students to share what their home-lives are like. This could be achieved through the use of a drawing, a writing piece, or a verbal presentation with the class. ]]> 2018-12-04 17:38:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jreinhardt001/vqtzyrvq29mj/wish/311030495